netcup vs Infomaniak: Kubernetes Cost Comparison (2026)
Infomaniak is 15% cheaper than netcup for a 3-node Kubernetes cluster (€16 vs €19/mo)
At the cluster level, Infomaniak runs 15% cheaper, roughly €3/mo less than its competitor. At 6 nodes, netcup actually becomes cheaper — worth considering if you plan to scale to HA. netcup delivers ~100× the storage IOPS, which matters for write-heavy workloads like etcd or database operators. netcup wins on network egress — unlimited egress vs paid. Choose Infomaniak for cost-efficient Kubernetes on a budget; choose netcup for IOPS-intensive stateful applications.
IOPS figures from the providers' documentation: netcup, Infomaniak.
Cheapest server with 2 vCPU / 4 GB
- netcup: VPS Lite 1 G12.5s (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 80 GB disk) for €4.92/mo
- Infomaniak: a2-ram4-disk0 (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) for €5.29/mo
Monthly list prices excl. VAT. More sizes in the instance finder.
We tested it
- What HA Actually Costs: Kubernetes on netcup for €63/month with Talos and OpenTofu — hands-on review with benchmarks, Sep 2026
- Infomaniak Kubernetes Review: Swiss Cloud Promise vs Reality — hands-on review with benchmarks, Jan 2026
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 netcup |  Infomaniak | |
|---|---|---|
| HQ / Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Managed Kubernetes | No (DIY) | Yes |
| Control Plane Cost | Self-managed | Free |
| Cheapest Node | €3.10/mo 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM | €5.29/mo 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM |
| 3-Node Cluster* | ~€18.60/mo | ~€15.87/mo |
| 6-Node HA Cluster* | ~€27.90/mo | ~€31.74/mo |
| Egress | Unlimited | 10 TB free |
| S3 Storage | Not available | €0.009/GB |
| Certifications | ISO27001 | ISO27001, ISO14001 |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No | No |
* Estimated using cheapest available node. DIY providers include 3 additional control plane nodes. Use the calculator for exact pricing with your specs.
Data freshness: netcup as of Sept 2026, Infomaniak as of May 2026.
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